Registrar, Trauma

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

23h

About The Position

Raleigh General is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Registrar, Trauma, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making
communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve. The Registrar, Trauma is responsible for accurately abstracting,
coding, and managing trauma patient data to support clinical outcomes,
regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. This role
ensures the integrity of the trauma registry through detailed medical record
review, application of standardized coding systems, and collaboration with
clinical teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; relevant healthcare, coding, or trauma registry experience may substitute for education.
• Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently and make accurate decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including accurate and efficient data entry.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical documentation.
• Thorough understanding of coding guidelines, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT / HCPCS.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications such as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and analyzes trauma patient data from medical records, including physician and nursing documentation, for entry into the trauma registry.
• Codes injury severity using standardized methodologies such as Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and Injury Severity Score (ISS).
• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedural codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS) in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Maintains and manages the trauma registry database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timely updates or corrections.
• Performs routine data validation, quality checks, and audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Submits trauma data to state and national databases such as National Trauma Data Bank as required.
• Collaborates with trauma program leadership, physicians, and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve data quality.
• Generates reports and supports performance improvement initiatives, research activities, and accreditation processes.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and maintains strict confidentiality of patient health information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED